Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile North of Md 270 · Structure no. 100000020064030
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- Daily traffic
- 17,610
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,415 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 17,610 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Md 3 Bu over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.